"This classic Slow Cooker Pot Roast recipe is as luscious as you remember it, with meltingly tender beef and lots of vegetables...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 (3 to 4 pound) boneless beef chuck roast ((see note 1))
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Salt and freshly ground black pepper
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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4 cloves garlic (minced)
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8 ounces baby carrots (about 1 1/2 cups (see note 2))
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2 large onions (thinly sliced, about 2 cups)
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1 1/2 pounds red potatoes (cut into 1-inch pieces (see note 3))
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1 cup red wine ((see note 4))
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2 cups beef broth
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1 tablespoon tomato paste
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1 sprig fresh thyme (or 1/2 teaspoon dried)
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1 bay leaf
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1/4 cup all-purpose flour